How Much Does a Wine Bottle Weigh? (Surprising Answer)

by Philip Thompson
01 November, 2022

Have you ever wondered to yourself "how much does a bottle of wine weigh?"

Well luckily for you, we already asked ourselves the same questions...

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The weight of a 750ml wine bottle depends on the contents (wine), style and size of the bottle. In this article we'll answer, the weight of a standard wine bottle, weight of an empty wine bottle along with how much cases, barrels and boxes of wine weigh.

How Much Does a Bottle of Wine Weigh?

A standard 750ml bottle of wine weighs around 1.2kg or 2.65 lbs.

This can decrease or increase depending on bottle design (thickness / size).

You can often find 375ml bottles in most stores here in the UK, which will of course weigh less than the 750ml bottle.

Wine Density

Another factor that affects the weight of the bottle is the wine’s density.

For example:

Beaujolais has lower density than a Port for example, so it will weigh less.

Champagne and sparkling wine bottles usually weigh more because the bottles are made from thicker glass to account for the pressure inside the bottle.

An empty champagne bottle can weigh around 900 grams and when filled can reach 1.6kg

Grape Weight In a Bottle

There are around 1.7lbs of grapes or around 5.5 grape bunches in a bottle of wine.

Interestingly, the sugar content of the grapes used in the bottle of wine effect its weight as sugar molecules are heavier than water molecules - thats science for you!

Water Weight In a Bottle

Wine is actually made up of around 85% water and 12-14% alcohol (fermented grapes). 1 liter of water equals 2.2 pounds.

What Is The Weight of an Empty Bottle of Wine?

The average empty glass bottle weight around 500g but it can be more or less depending on the thickness of the glass used.

The glass used can greatly affect the weight of the wine bottle.

Weight Of Different Wine Bottle Sizes

Different winemakers have different bottle sizes.

Below you will find a few examples on different wine bottles and their weights:

Bottle Size	Bottle of Wine Weights (Grams / Kilograms)
Standard	The standard wine bottle is 750ml and weighs about 1.2kg
Piccolo	Contains quarter of a standard wine bottle and weighs about 300g
Demi or Half	Contains half of the standard wine bottle and weighs about 600g
Liter	Contains one liter and weighs around 1.6kg
Magnum Bottle	Contains twice the amount of a standard bottle (1500ml) and weighs about 2 kgs. These bottles are ideal for red wine you're looking to age
Jeroboam	Contains three times the amount of a standard bottle and can weigh about 4.8kgs
Rehoboam	Contains six times the amount of a standard bottle and can weigh about 7.3kgs. It is usually used in storing sparkling wine of large volume
Salmanazar	Contains the same quantity as a wine case and has 12 times the amount of a standard bottle and can weigh about 14.5kgs
Melchior	Contains twenty-four times the amount of a standard bottle and can weigh about 29kgs
Midas or Melchizedek	This is the largest bottle and can carry up to 30 liters and can weigh up to 48kgs

How Much Does Boxed Wine Weigh?

Due to the global effort to save the environment and go green. Eco-friendly box wines were made to be an alternative to wine bottles.

The boxed wine can hold 4 times the standard wine bottle. This is perfect when you have people coming over.

It also weighs less than the bottles.

A single boxed wine weights around 3.2kgs while 4 bottles weigh around 4.8kg.

Prestigious wine companies have started to take this approach so you should find boxed wines for any of your favorite wines.

How Much Does A Case Of Wine Weigh?

Case Of Wine

A single case of wine can hold around 12 bottles of wine and can weigh from 13.6 to 18kgs empty.

If you're looking at a smaller case, which consists of 6 x 750ml bottles then the weight will be closer to 8kgs while a large case of 24 x 750ml bottles weighs up to 30kgs.